gust
/ɡʌst/ noun B2- A strong, abrupt rush of wind.
- Any rush or outburst (of water, emotion, etc.).
Plural gusts
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The time was barely 10 o’clock at night, but chilly gusts of wind with a taste of rain in them had well nigh de-peopled the streets.
Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew down the hallway.
The weather conditions were incredibly unpromising, characterized by a persistent drizzle and strong, unpredictable gusts of wind.
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